Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church

The Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph hosted the Sept. 26 event.

Local merchants had rallied to save the historic monument alongside a Nativity display in Los Angeles’ 300-year-old historic center.

A Catholic charter school had previously brought a similar lawsuit against the state but had failed to secure a ruling from the Supreme Court.

Today, on the feast of the archangels, we celebrate the powerful helpers sent by God throughout salvation history.

Louis Geri had previously pleaded guilty to federal charges after police said his attack was directed specifically at Catholics and Supreme Court justices.

Activities will run from Sept. 24 to Oct. 5 and will include liturgies, cultural events, various charitable initiatives, and the traditional procession dedicated to the saint at the Porziuncola.

Pope Leo XIV titled this year’s observance of World Day of Migrants and Refugees “Even Just One of These Children,” citing Matthew 18:5: “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.”

Father Adrian Mantykiewicz, who was injured in an attack that left a fellow priest dead, said “we must overcome the evil that happened here.”

“Catholic social teaching says that companies, that investors and management, owe care to the workers,” said Cardinal Michael Czerny, head of the Vatican’s Commission on AI.

Families, young people, and international advocates joined Lithuania’s second March for Life, calling for practical support for mothers, fathers, and vulnerable people.